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What Causes Vaginal Dryness During Pregnancy?

I m 6 months pregnant and have noticed I want sex a lot more, but when my boyfriend plays with me I ve noticed I m wet for a little bit, then I seem to dry up as soon as he stops, it does hurt a little during sex, but then it s fine after I m wetter but after I ve had one orgasm I seem to be dry again, and it gets sore that I have to stop, is this normal ? And also I ve noticed my discharge and urine smells a little stronger then normal, is that normal to?Sorry I have a lot of questions to ask.                                                                  
posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Hallow Dear,

Your history of being wet and still feeling dry and sore during intercourse and vaginal discharge suggests that you might be having vaginal infection - mostly trichomonal infection. The discharge of this infection gives the feeling of wetness, however due to soreness causes intercourse uncomfortable, many a times painful. Please get examined from the Obstetrician for any possibility of such infection and if present get treated lest the risk to the baby during delivery.

For this infection, both of you will have to undergo the treatment simultaneously to avoid the risk of re-infection.

I have to guide you regarding your sexual activities. You are now six months pregnant, hence it is safe to have the sex now. Full insertion of the penis into the vagina should be avoided to prevent the disturbance to the pregnancy. Sex in side positions helps to achieve this. However, after 28 weeks of pregnancy, the uterus becomes more irritable and the increasing size of the abdomen makes it difficult. Hence the sex after this period may be bothersome and risky. .

I hope this helps you.

Dr. Nishikant Shrotri
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What Causes Vaginal Dryness During Pregnancy?

Hallow Dear, Your history of being wet and still feeling dry and sore during intercourse and vaginal discharge suggests that you might be having vaginal infection - mostly trichomonal infection. The discharge of this infection gives the feeling of wetness, however due to soreness causes intercourse uncomfortable, many a times painful. Please get examined from the Obstetrician for any possibility of such infection and if present get treated lest the risk to the baby during delivery. For this infection, both of you will have to undergo the treatment simultaneously to avoid the risk of re-infection. I have to guide you regarding your sexual activities. You are now six months pregnant, hence it is safe to have the sex now. Full insertion of the penis into the vagina should be avoided to prevent the disturbance to the pregnancy. Sex in side positions helps to achieve this. However, after 28 weeks of pregnancy, the uterus becomes more irritable and the increasing size of the abdomen makes it difficult. Hence the sex after this period may be bothersome and risky. . I hope this helps you. Dr. Nishikant Shrotri